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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,892 and 15,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,892 and 15,641 is: 20,571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,892 : 15,641 = 15,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,892/15,641 = 15,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,892x = 15,641 × 15,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,892x = 244,640,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,640,881/11,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.89

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